Daughter of Achilles and Leah (Jarrett) Morris
Note: bio info provided by Linda Cardenas (#47118566)
The Severyite
Severy, Kansas
Thursday, July 13, 1905
page 1
Deaths.
Hilyard - Friday July 7, 1905, at 1 o'clock p.m. at the home of her son, Cal Hilyard's, northeast of Severy, Mrs. America Morris Hilyard at the age of 81 years, 6 months and 25 days.
The deceased was born in Greenberry county, Virginia, Dec. 12, 1823. When a child she moved with her parents to Sangamon county, Ill., where she grew to womanhood. She was married to J.P. Hilyard, at Sangamon county, Nov. 25, 1841. To this union fifteen children were born, eight of whom still survive her, seven boys and one daughter. Morris, Achillis, William and Edorn live at Severy; Margaret, Joseph and Manford live in Oklahoma, and Jarret lives at Independence, Kansas.
Funeral services were held at the home of Cal Hilyard Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. Everett, after which the remains were interred in Twin Groves cemetery beside the remains of the husband who died a few years ago.
Mrs. Hilyard was one of the oldest settlers in this county and a lot of the old friends and neighbors attended the funeral.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield) March 2019
Daughter of Achilles and Leah (Jarrett) Morris
Note: bio info provided by Linda Cardenas (#47118566)
The Severyite
Severy, Kansas
Thursday, July 13, 1905
page 1
Deaths.
Hilyard - Friday July 7, 1905, at 1 o'clock p.m. at the home of her son, Cal Hilyard's, northeast of Severy, Mrs. America Morris Hilyard at the age of 81 years, 6 months and 25 days.
The deceased was born in Greenberry county, Virginia, Dec. 12, 1823. When a child she moved with her parents to Sangamon county, Ill., where she grew to womanhood. She was married to J.P. Hilyard, at Sangamon county, Nov. 25, 1841. To this union fifteen children were born, eight of whom still survive her, seven boys and one daughter. Morris, Achillis, William and Edorn live at Severy; Margaret, Joseph and Manford live in Oklahoma, and Jarret lives at Independence, Kansas.
Funeral services were held at the home of Cal Hilyard Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. Everett, after which the remains were interred in Twin Groves cemetery beside the remains of the husband who died a few years ago.
Mrs. Hilyard was one of the oldest settlers in this county and a lot of the old friends and neighbors attended the funeral.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield) March 2019
Family Members
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John Morris Hilyard
1843–1902
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Montague Morris Hilyard
1844–1921
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Achillis Hilyard
1846–1921
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William Hilyard
1848–1913
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Margaret Hilyard James
1848–1924
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Edmond Dickson "Edom" Hilyard
1853–1907
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Joseph Powell Hilyard
1856–1926
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Jarrett Hilyard
1860–1909
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James P. Hilyard Jr
1861–1885
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America Hilyard Casebeer
1864–1897
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Manford Hilyard
1868–1950
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